Metapod 2/149
Set: Sun & Moon Base
Released: Feb 3, 2017
Pokémon
Grass Type
Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 16.3 packs (6.1%)
Evolves From:
Caterpie
Evolves To: Butterfree
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About Metapod
Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn't move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #11
- Card Number 2/149
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorYuka Morii
- Release Date03/02/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Sun & Moon Base
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Iron Defense

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks during your opponent's next turn.
- Bug Bite40



Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Metapod clinging to the rough bark of a tree, its green segmented body blending with the natural surroundings under soft, dappled light that highlights its cautious stillness.
Playability Overview
Metapod's high retreat cost and reliance on a coin flip for defense make it less viable, though its evolution potential and moderate HP offer some strategic value in early game play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Woodland HideoutThis card fits nicely in a nature-themed page focused on forest creatures. Use it as a subtle centerpiece among Pokémon that live on or around trees, like Caterpie or Pidgey. The blurred greenery in the background gives it a calm, natural feel.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Natural Green / Bug Life / Tree Bark


































